Panora Chamber of Commerce



Mission Statement: Our mission is to promote the Panora area and maintain a favorable business environment within the existing and future business community.

Who We Are

2008 Officers
President - Gayle Shackelford, Guthrie County State Bank
1st Vice President - Michelle Bassett, Michelle's Matting and Framing
2nd Vice President - Mike Melvin, Edward Jones
Treasurer - Jaime Waddle, Panora Telco
Secretary - Gladys Willey, Panora State Bank

What We Do

The Chamber of Commerce facilitates activities and events which focus on business promotion, economic enhancement, tourism, and overall promotion of the community and surrounding area.

Membership Directory

Abigail Annie's
Advanced Computer Solutions
AgriServ Inc.
Ahoy Toys
Authentic Homes Inspections - Ron Bruggeman

Beidelman, Mary - Honorary Lifetime Member
Beidelman-Twigg Funeral Home
Breadeaux Pizza
Brokers International
Bryton Insurance
Bump & Bump Law Office

Cargill Kitchen Solutions
Casey's General Store
Coulter's Panorama Marina
Country Realty
Coyote's
Critchett Piano & Organ Company

DICA

Edward D. Jones
Engle Appraisal
Eye Care Associates

Fuzzy's

Guthrie County Hospital
Guthrie County State Bank
 -- Lake Panorama Realty
 -- GCSB Investment Center
Guthrie County Vedette

Harrison, Barbara
Heartland Coop
Hometown Foods

Iowa Hospice
Iowa Realty - Mark McDermott

Ketelsen Photography

Lake Lumber
Lake Panorama Association
Lake Panorama National Resort
Lake Panorama Realty
Lakeside Village
 -- Lakeside Inn
 -- The Port
Little Hands Child Care
Little Panther Day Care and Preschool

Main Street Hair Salon
Medicap
Mercy-Panora Medical Clinic
Michelle's Matting & Framing

Nicholas, Kyla

PJ's
Panora Auto Parts/NAPA
Panora Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Panora Cooperative Cablevision
Panora Communications Cooperative
Panora Insurance Services
Panora Nursing & Rehabilitation
Panora Oil Company
Panora State Bank
Panorama Gardens
Perkins, Mary Ellen - Attorney
Prairie View Bed & Breakfast

Sew Inspirational
Sparks Renovations Inc.
 

The Port
Total Financial Solutions

Chamber Activities

Community Events and Promotion

  • Hospitality Table at Garden Show
  • Ambassador "Welcome Visits" to new businesses
  • Annual Easter Egg Hunt
  • Two High School Senior Scholarships
  • Community-wide Sidewalk and Garage Sales
  • Canoe Float Sponsor
  • Panorama Days Celebration
  • Citizen-of-the-Year Award
  • Teacher "Welcome" Coffee
  • Halloween Haunted Village at Historical Village
  • Town Square Park Lighting and Soup Supper
  • Camp Candy Cane - Santa visit and kids' games
  • Christmas Lighting Contest
  • Website updates
  • Representative to Guthrie County Tourism Council

    Membership Events
     

  • Panorama Football Tailgate
  • Annual Banquet
     
    Benefits of Chamber Membership


    Chamber membership shows customers and colleagues that you are willing to help the community that has already helped you.
     

  • Through Chamber membership, you can be instrumental in making your market grow. You can strengthen the Chamber's efforts to create good market conditions for our local businesses.
     
  • Chamber membership offers opportunity. You can attend many events and meetings each year which allow you to network with other business professionals, share ideas, and determine a direction for the Chamber.
     
  • Chamber membership provides you with a network which supports each other and helps each other solve problems and provide direction when problems arise.
     
  • Chamber membership shows your customers that you are actively involved in planning the future of our community.
     
    Chamber Meetings

    Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at a time and location determined by the officers. Meetings are not held in the months of August and December. Meeting notification is made by email to members, as well as listed in the local newspaper.

    Chamber Membership
     

     

     

    Membership in the Panora Chamber of Commerce is open to individuals or firms in business in Panora or in the surrounding community. Membership dues are payable in January. The dues structure may be reviewed annually by the membership.

    Dues Schedule
     

  • Business with no employees - $60.00
  • Business with 1-5 employees - $125.00
  • Business over 5 employees - $250.00
  • Individual Membership - $25.00
  • Non-profit business - $50.00

    Sole proprietorships with more than one business will pay full amount on the first business and 50% dues on consecutive businesses


  • Come join our team of people who believe in the future of Panora!
     
    Contact Us

    Please contact the Panora Chamber of Commerce for more information.
    Email Us
    PO Box 73
    Panora, Iowa 50216
    Phone: 641.755.3300

    Community Guide


    City of Panora
    Chamber of Commerce
    Economic Development
    Area Businesses
    Area History
    Visitor's Guide
    Panora Public Library
    Panorama Schools
    Panorama Days
     

    Area Resources


    Lake Panorama
    Guthrie County Offices
    Guthrie County Tourism
    Guthrie County Museum
    Raccoon River Valley Trail
    Springbrook State Park
    Whiterock Conservancy